Preparing For The Installation - Quantum DXi6900 Installation Manual

Preparing for the Installation

Environmental Conditions
The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradient of 10% per hour
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Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradient of 10°C per hour
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Altitude: –16m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
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These environmental conditions apply when the DXi6900 system is in operation. For additional
specifications, refer to the DXi6900 Site Planning Guide (6-68161).
Preparing for the Installation
Before you begin the installation procedure, make the preparations described in the following sections:
Necessary Tools below
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Taking ESD Precautions below
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Necessary Tools
The following tools are required for unpacking and installing the DXi6900 system:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Small flat head screwdriver
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Notebook computer and Ethernet cable (for initial system configuration)
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Taking ESD Precautions
Some components within the DXi6900 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts
while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions:
Keep the DXi6900 system turned off during all installation procedures.
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Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for installation.
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Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their protective shipping bag or
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on an antistatic mat.
Wear anti-static wrist bands when unpacking and handling the units, and avoid touching connectors and
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other components.
Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative humidity and are more
likely to produce static electricity.
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